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Kigali · Kigali

Africa’s Catholic Bishops Discuss 2025-2050 Pastoral Vision

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SECAM, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, officially opens its 20th Plenary Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda. The event brings together not only bishops from all over the country, but also the Rwandan Prime Minister and representatives from other continents—Asia, Latin America, North America, and Europe Read all See the Story

Kigali · Kigali

“We are here for the Church of Africa”: SECAM President Lauds Continent’s Endurance amid Hardships

The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has acknowledged Africa’s resilience and ability to remain steadfast in the face of the numerous challenges confronting the continent. In his welcoming remarks during the Holy Mass for the official opening of the 20th SECAM Plenary Assembly, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) highlighte…Read Article

Goma · Goma

University of Goma to Build Peace Hall in Honour of Congolese Martyr Beatified in Rome

The University of Goma (UNIGOM) has announced plans to construct a peace hall in memory of Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a former student of the institution who was beatified on June 15 in Rome for his courageous witness of faith and integrity. The initiative was launched by UNIGOM alumni on Wednesday, July 30 as a way of immortalizing the legacy of a fellow graduate whose life continues to inspire courage, faith, and integrity among …Read Article

Diocesan Priests in Sierra Leone Urged to Pay Attention to Emotional Wellbeing amid Unavoidable Distress

Members of the Clergy at Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown have been encouraged to seek regular medical checkups to keep their physical and mental health in check. Facilitators at a workshop that was organized in Freetown on the theme “The Emotional Toll of being a Priest” noted that Priests, more than any other people, suffer burnout and emotional exhaustion in their vocation that entails “living the Cross.” Speaking to ACI Africa…Freetown, Western Area · Freetown Read Article

Bafoussam: Bishop Lontsié-Keune Questions 2025 Presidential Election Fairness – Cameroon Intelligence Report

Bishop Lontsié-Keune of Bafoussam has publicly condemned alleged irregularities in the ongoing electoral process, warning that peace cannot emerge from what he calls a “toxic” political climate ahead of the October 12 presidential election. In a July 30 letter, the prelate denounced an environment marked by “lies, manipulation, intimidation, fear, denial of rights, injustice, corruption, vote buying, the instrumentalization of law, and its flexi…Bafoussam · Bafoussam See the Story

Start of Leo XIV’s Pontificate Brings Surge of Interest in Papal Blessings

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Signs hanging in the office of papal charities in Vatican City show the different models of papal blessing certificates that can be ordered, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. / Credit: Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Vatican City, Jul 31, 2025 / 10:41 am (CNA). The Vatican has seen a boom in requests for blessings from the new pope, with at least a 30% increase during Leo XIV’s first month reflecting enthusiasm over the start of a new pontificate — and highlighting …Pope Francis · Cincinnati See the Story

“Mental health problems in Africa are increasing”: Head of Global Catholic Health Ministry

The President of the International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers (CMHM) has expressed concern about the rising mental health challenges in Africa, emphasizing the Church’s growing role in providing spiritual and psychological support across the continent. CMHM is a Lay Association whose members are called to be a healing presence in the lives of people with mental illness and their families. In an interview with ACI Africa on t…Mental Health · Kigali Read Article

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Call for a Return to Democratic Culture ahead of October Presidential Election

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have called for renewed commitment to the country’s democratic principles to ensure transparency and fairness as the West African nation prepares for the October presidential election. In a statement shared with ACI Africa on Tuesday, July 29, CECCI members refer to the previous elections in the country that they say were marred by repeated crises, violence, fraud, corruption and exclusi…Côte D'Ivoire · Côte d'Ivoire Read Article

Religious Leaders in Mauritius Condemn Dismissal of Two Women who Wore Muslim Headscarves at Work

Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have expressed concern about the reported dismissal of two Muslim women from their jobs, allegedly for wearing the Muslim headscarf (hijab) at work. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 29, members of the Council of Religions (CoR) in Mauritius reaffirm the right of all citizens to freely practice their religion without fear of discrimination. “The Mauritius Council of Religions …Work · Mauritius Read Article

Fr Richard D‘Souza S.J. is new Director of Vatican Observatory

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Pope Leo XIV appoints Fr Richard Anthony D’Souza, S.J., as Director of the Vatican Observatory. The astronomist succeeds Br Guy Consolmagno, S.J, whose 10-year mandate expires in September. Read allPope Francis · Vatican City See the Story

Jesuits in Southern Africa Rebrand Province’s Collaboration Network with Renewed Commitment to Deepen Mission

The Provincial Superior of the Southern Africa Province (SAP) of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) has described the July 26 rebranding of the Jesuit Collaboration Network (JCN) to Jesuit Partners in Mission (JEPAM) as a new chapter in the Jesuit mission in Southern Africa. The Provincial of the Jesuits in Southern Africa, Fr. Leonard Chiti, reported on social media that the rebranding “signals a renewed focus on the core values of the Society of J…Lusaka · Lusaka Read Article

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Africa’s Catholic Bishops Discuss 2025-2050 Pastoral Vision

“We are here for the Church of Africa”: SECAM President Lauds Continent’s Endurance amid Hardships

University of Goma to Build Peace Hall in Honour of Congolese Martyr Beatified in Rome

Diocesan Priests in Sierra Leone Urged to Pay Attention to Emotional Wellbeing amid Unavoidable Distress

Bafoussam: Bishop Lontsié-Keune Questions 2025 Presidential Election Fairness – Cameroon Intelligence Report

Start of Leo XIV’s Pontificate Brings Surge of Interest in Papal Blessings

“Mental health problems in Africa are increasing”: Head of Global Catholic Health Ministry

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Call for a Return to Democratic Culture ahead of October Presidential Election

Religious Leaders in Mauritius Condemn Dismissal of Two Women who Wore Muslim Headscarves at Work

Fr Richard D‘Souza S.J. is new Director of Vatican Observatory

Jesuits in Southern Africa Rebrand Province’s Collaboration Network with Renewed Commitment to Deepen Mission

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Diocesan Priests in Sierra Leone Urged to Pay Attention to Emotional Wellbeing amid Unavoidable Distress

Bafoussam: Bishop Lontsié-Keune Questions 2025 Presidential Election Fairness – Cameroon Intelligence Report

Start of Leo XIV’s Pontificate Brings Surge of Interest in Papal Blessings

“Mental health problems in Africa are increasing”: Head of Global Catholic Health Ministry

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Call for a Return to Democratic Culture ahead of October Presidential Election

Religious Leaders in Mauritius Condemn Dismissal of Two Women who Wore Muslim Headscarves at Work

Fr Richard D‘Souza S.J. is new Director of Vatican Observatory

Jesuits in Southern Africa Rebrand Province’s Collaboration Network with Renewed Commitment to Deepen Mission